Saturday, October 23, 2010

Day trip to Ayutthaya

The ancient city of Ayutthaya was the Thai capital for 417 years. The city is at a distance of about 80kms from the north of Bangkok city. It is one of Thailand's major tourist attractions as one can see many ancient ruins and art works.

Chedi Phu Khao Thong or "Golden Mount Pagoda" is some 80 meters high and is located on Ayutthaya's northern outskirts. This was the focus of the sight seeing tour. We also saw another important historical site Wat Phra Maha That built in the 14th century.






























The Grand Palace in Bangkok

Bangkok's most famous landmark, the dazzling & spectacular palace. It also houses the Jade Buddha inside Wat Phra Kaew.